Firefighters arrived quickly to extinguish the blaze.
Firefighters arrived quickly to extinguish the blaze.
English
extinguish
ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ, ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ
Meaning: to stop a fire from burning; to put out
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | extinguish |
| 3rd person singular present | extinguishes |
| Present participle | extinguishing |
| Past | extinguished |
| Will future | will extinguish |
| Going-to future | going to extinguish |
| Imperative negative | don't extinguish / do not extinguish |
Example sentences
The firefighters worked through the night to extinguish the blaze.
The firefighters worked through the night to extinguish the blaze.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for physical fire or lights, but also figuratively to mean stopping an idea, feeling, or hope.
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